This camera (ELMOFLEX V) has released in 1955 from ELMO COMPANY LTD.
This Elmoflex V has a casing around the viewing and taking lenses (bayonet attachments on both lenses) using SEIKOSHA-RAPID shutter. Lenses are supplied from Olympus using Zuiko F.C. 1:3.5 f=7.5cm.
Shutter speed is from B,1~1/500 sec. and aperture is from 3.5~22.
It is in black leatherette and film loading is done automatically up to the first frame by aligning the start mark of the film to red dots in the film room.
This ELMO COMPANY LTD still exist in Nagoya Japan, but not making camera anymore.
Usually, Olympus Zuiko lenses has a problem of fog, but seems to be that this camera's condition is rare, and seems very less effect.
Please take a look at the attached photos which actually taken using Fujifilm Across 100 negative B/W film.
This camera cosmetically in excellent condition. It has a many scratches and condition of the paint on the back lid is not so well. Please examine the listing photos and attached video for the overall cosmetic condition of the item.
MECHANICAL:
This cameras shutter fires in each speeds. No oil on either aperture or shutter blade. Working perfectly.
Please take a look of the video.
OPTICAL CONDITION:
Lens is Olympus Zuiko F.C. 1:3.5 f=7.5cm. View and take lenses are visually clear. No haze, slight fog, no balsam separation, no fungus and no wipe. We actually loaded a film (using Fujifilm Across 100 B/W ) and tested it. Please check the image posted.
IMPRESSION of USAGE:
Method of usage is as follows. Insert the film and wind up the film till start mark of film reach to the red mark in the film room. Close the back lid and lock them, wind the film nob till counter shows 1, and stops automatically. Shutter charge lever locates bottom side of take lens, shutter release button in left down corner. There are dials on the left and right between the view and take lens that change the exposure and aperture. The exposure and aperture number shows in display window above the view lens. This display window is like a lens and can see the number well.
Totally, this camera's usability is very well. More over, the condition of this camera is very recommended. You will hardly find the camera with this condition.
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